Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Harrisburg-Carlisle
The median dental assistant earns $47,420 a year in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro, with the middle half between $46,290 and $59,900.[1]
25th percentile
$46,290
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,420
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,900
Upper end of the middle half
Harrisburg-Carlisle runs about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 4th of 16 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Harrisburg-Carlisle pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,310 | $38,040 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,290 | $45,620 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,420 | $47,930 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,900 | $56,840 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,150 | $61,430 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $50,210 | $50,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Harrisburg-Carlisle: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Harrisburg-Carlisle?
The median dental assistant salary in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area is $47,420, with the middle half earning between $46,290 and $59,900 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,310 at the 10th percentile to $61,150 at the 90th.
Is Harrisburg-Carlisle higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg-Carlisle runs about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Harrisburg-Carlisle compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Harrisburg-Carlisle is about 1% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Harrisburg-Carlisle area?
BLS estimates 720 dental assistants were employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.86, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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